#rape culture
This summer, Egyptian women and girls began speaking up against sexual crimes and felt connected to a power larger than themselves: solidarity. Finding hope among themselves, they were able to encourage more women to speak up and pressure authorities to take action. However, recent events have had psychological and emotional effects on many survivors, leading them to feel more discouraged to come forward. “I am losing hope. In the end, everything will backlash against me and I will not be…
